TheMaker Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Oh, and is it kosher to list disappointments in this thread, or should be reserve that for another one entirely? The two big letdowns for me were The New Pornos, whose Challengers just does not interest me at all. These guys are probably the best band in the country, but this disc feels like coasting to me. I haven't listened to it in months. The other lame duck was Lucinda's West, which I'm still telepathically attempting to have Lost Highway delete from her discography. Lazy, phoned-in, and totally beneath her enormous talent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 01 Panda Bear - Person Pitch02 Robert Wyatt - Comicopera03 Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam04 Gruff Rhys - Candylion05 Lavender Diamond - Imagine Our Love Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lizish Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Broken Family Band - Hello Love(I get really jealous of all the Brits I meet on these board-things. This band refuses to tour North America, yet seems to play every small pub from Cambridge to Hull. Their musical timing is near perfect, with the last song, Seven Sisters, having backing vocals layered in such a way to remind me of a wall that gets higher with each pass. The guitar gets more electric and, adds a couple of extra notes and fuck it! There Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 The only thing that would be on my list that has not been mentioned already is Buffalo Tom's Three Easy Pieces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
verve13 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 1. Wilco - Sky Blue Sky2. Devendra Banhart - Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon3. Daniele Cavallanti Electric Unit featuring Nels Cline - Smoke Inside Haven't decided on 4. and 5. yet but they are one of the following - Peter Rowan and Tony Rice Quartet, Fred Anderson & Hamid Dranke, Marc Ribot, The Sea and Cake, Battles, Ryan Adams, Good the Bad and The Queen, Jorma Kaukonen, Iron and Wine, Jose Gonzalez, Plant & Krauss, Neil Young. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 My Top 5 (for now):King Khan & The Shrines - What Is?!?!Martin Newell - A Summer TamarindTom Z Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uwmryan Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 agree it's probably too early, but fun to do. This will probably change by the time I get to posting my actual favorites. but today: The National - BoxerRadiohead - In RainbowsBon Iver - For Emma, Forever AgoLCD Soundsystem - Sound of SilverNew Pornographers - Challengers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 In no order: Radiohead -- "In Rainbows"Shellac - "Excellent Italian Greyhound"Thurston Moore - "Trees Outside the Academy"Magik Markers - "Boss"Dinosaur Jr. - "Beyond" Honorable mentions:Arcade Fire - "Neon Bible"Amon Tobin - "Foley Room"White Sripes - "Icky Thump"Les Savy Fav - "Let's Stay Friends"Tim Fite - "Over the Counterculture" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nettles Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Mark Olson- Salvation BluesNick Lowe- At my AgeMural and the Mint- Caterpillar-Cocoon-Butterfly ( free download here, http://themuralandthemint.com/ )Bright Eyes- CassadagaCrowded House- Time on Earth Still need to give that Radiohead a few spins, I liked alot after one listen, and never really cared for there music Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 No order yet: The National - BoxerSpoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga GaRadiohead - In RainbowsOkkervil River - The Stage NamesMenomena - Friend and FoeChikita Violenta - The Stars and Suns Sessions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 The only thing that would be on my list that has not been mentioned already is Buffalo Tom's Three Easy Pieces. I agree for sure, what a nice surprise this was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 "Places" Georgie James I had never heard of ^^^ before, so I just put it on and it's pretty cool. I am such a sucker for power pop. Thanks. My top five this year are:The NationalWilcoSpoonAndrew BirdPanda Bear hon mention: Ryan Adams (LP and EP), Arcade Fire, Nick Lowe, Thurstoon Moore, Dino Jr., New Pornographers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mystik Spiral Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 OK, this could change by the end of the year, but here are my top 5, not in numerical order 'cause I haven't figured that out yet: Andrew BirdBon IverThe NationalNew PornographersOkkervil River Also will be high on the list: Jamie T, LCD Soundsystem, Babyshambles, Spoon... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAngerer09 Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 "Places" Georgie JamesI had never heard of ^^^ before, so I just put it on and it's pretty cool. I am such a sucker for power pop. Thanks Yeah, I just visited their myspace and their stuff sounds awesome. I'd never heard of them either. I'll have to swing by the record store later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 At this very second... 1. Radiohead: In Rainbows2. Iron And Wine: Shepherd's Dog3. The National: Boxer4. New Pornographers: Challengers5. (tie) Bon Iver: For Emma, Forever AgoPhosphorescent: Pride7. Andrew Bird: Armchair8. The Arcade Fire: Neon Bible9. Marissa Nadler: Songs II10. Panda Bear: Bros --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I know I'll miss something here...And it's eleven, sorry. Favs in no order...but the top three are IN the top three. Dr. Dog's We all Belongthe National's BoxerAndrew Bird's Armchair ApocryphaTwilight Sad's Fourteen Autumns Fifteen WintersWhite Rabbit's Fort NightlySharon Jones' 100 Days 100 NightsSpoon's GA X5Radiohead's In RainbowsArcade Fire's Neon BibleThe Besnard Lakes Are the Dark HorseIron and Wine's Shepard's Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Rickie Lee Jones - The Sermon on Exposition Boulevard The New Pornographers - ChallengersThe Weakerthans - Reunion TourWilco - Sky Blue SkyArcade Fire - Neon Bible Also: The National - BoxerPatty Griffin - Children Running ThroughMavis Staples - We'll Never Turn BackNeil Young - Chrome Dreams IIMary Gauthier - Between Daylight and DarkKevin Drew - Spirit If...Radiohead - In RainbowsSpoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I had never heard of ^^^ before, so I just put it on and it's pretty cool. I am such a sucker for power pop. Thanks.that Georgie James record totally blows away the latest New Pornographers (which i still like quite a bit) wish it'd get some more press though Pitchfork has posted about them, but for whatever reason has yet to review it going to see them on Saturday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Mavis Staples - We'll Never Turn BackI was sort of let down by that one. I had really high hopes but haven't given it another spin since first listen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m_thomp Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 So far, my good: 1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 that Georgie James record totally blows away the latest New Pornographers (which i still like quite a bit) I think you and I are on the exact same page. Nothing beats Electric Version for me so I was disappointed by Challengers. This Georgie James album is lots of fun. They are playing in NYC soon -- maybe I will have to check them out. Are they any good live? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I think you and I are on the exact same page. Nothing beats Electric Version for me so I was disappointed by Challengers. This Georgie James album is lots of fun. They are playing in NYC soon -- maybe I will have to check them out. Are they any good live?i've only seen them once, early '06, and their sound was a bit different than this (bit more acoustic based), so I can't really say i'll let you know after Saturday tho oh, and the girl in the band is ridiculously HOT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I had never heard of ^^^ before, so I just put it on and it's pretty cool. I am such a sucker for power pop. Thanks.Thank solace. He's the one that turned me onto them.oh, and the girl in the band is ridiculously HOT Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uwmryan Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 agree it's probably too early, but fun to do. This will probably change by the time I get to posting my actual favorites. but today: The National - BoxerRadiohead - In RainbowsBon Iver - For Emma, Forever AgoLCD Soundsystem - Sound of SilverNew Pornographers - Challengers Oops, forgot Beirut: he's definitely in the top 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 1) Neon Bible..........Arcade Fire 2) Boxer.........The National 3) New Moon........Elliott Smith 4) Sky Blue Sky.........Wilco 5) The Shepard's Dog........Iron & WineHonorable Mention........Icky Thump.......The White Stripes you forgot Easy Tiger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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